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This guide shows you how to create a simple Inovance HMI project and connect it to a Mitsubishi PLC using serial and…

This guide shows you how to create a simple Inovance HMI project and connect it to a Mitsubishi PLC using serial and Ethernet methods, including practical setup steps and common mistakes to avoid.

The FNP-0500G-T is an ultra-thin PoE switch capable of gigabit speeds and high bandwidth for use in network security…

The FNP-0500G-T is an ultra-thin PoE switch capable of gigabit speeds and high bandwidth for use in network security cameras, transportation monitoring, and industrial PoE applications.

New compatibility lets Intesis 700 Series gateways expose Mitsubishi HVAC data to BMS platforms without middleware.

New compatibility lets Intesis 700 Series gateways expose Mitsubishi HVAC data to BMS platforms without middleware.

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control…

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control for smart factory and industrial IoT applications.

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes…

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and…

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN…

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN LED signal towers to include a PROFINET variant.

Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways can now be integrated into Hsyco’s supervision platform, providing a unified interface…

Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways can now be integrated into Hsyco’s supervision platform, providing a unified interface for IoT sensor data in industrial and building automation applications.

This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the…

This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the networking capabilities that drive modern industrial and process automation systems.

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine…

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security…

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security layers can unify old and new systems for better insights and operations.

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming…

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s…

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.